Sparkling Lime and Orange Mousse

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A light citrus mousse set with gelatin and folded through with whipped cream, sharpened with fresh lime and orange juice and lemon zest, and lengthened with a splash of sparkling water. This recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers fresh lime juice, sugar, and gelatin into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Serves 2 Desserts cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes until softened. Meanwhile, whisk lime juice, sugar, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm (about 3 minutes).
  2. Step 2: Remove lime mixture from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes until slightly thickened but still pourable.
  3. Step 3: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Gently fold into the lime mixture until no streaks remain, then pour into a chilled serving glass.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine orange juice and sparkling water. Stir in a pinch of edible glitter until glitter disperses evenly. Pour this layer gently over the lime mousse in the glass.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate for 2 hours until fully set, then serve with the shimmering citrus layer catching the light like a prism.

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